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Food serving vessel (dou)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Food serving vessel (dou) has a rounded body atop a flared base that tapers up to a small stem. The lid is rounded and domed with a short cylindrical protrusion in the center. Two handles are on either side of the body. The vessel appears to be made of bronze or a similar metal, exhibiting a predominantly green patina with areas of blue and brown. The surface features intricate patterns and designs.

Artwork Details

Date
late 6th–early 5th century BC
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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